Airtel Malawi (MSW:AIRTEL) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.00% (As of . 20)

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MSW:AIRTEL Airtel Malawi Plc MSW:AIRTEL
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What is Airtel Malawi Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Airtel Malawi MSW:AIRTEL -0.02% 44 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus rates MSW:AIRTEL with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 366 Telecommunication Services companies, Airtel Malawi ranks worse than 273223.77% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Airtel Malawi's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in . 20 was MWK Mil. Airtel Malawi's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in . 20 was MWK Mil. Therefore, Airtel Malawi's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in . 20 was 0.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Airtel Malawi's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

MSW:AIRTEL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 3.36
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Airtel Malawi  (MSW:AIRTEL) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.


Be Aware

Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company’s earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a company’s tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.


Airtel Malawi Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Airtel Malawi Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Airtel Malawi's Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Airtel Malawi Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

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MSW:AIRTEL vs : Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Airtel Malawi's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Airtel Malawi Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Airtel Malawi's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Airtel Malawi's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Airtel Malawi Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Airtel Malawi's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
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=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
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Airtel Malawi's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: . 20 )  (Q: . 20 )(Q: . 20 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: . 20 )  (Q: . 20 )(Q: . 20 )
=/( (+)/ )
=/
= %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is one times the annual (. 20) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% mean?
Airtel Malawi (MSW:AIRTEL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% as of . 20. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Airtel Malawi and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Airtel Malawi ranks #999999 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Airtel Malawi's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Airtel Malawi's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Airtel Malawi ranks #999999 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Airtel Malawi has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airtel Malawi's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Airtel Malawi ranks #999999 out of 366 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Airtel Malawi in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.36. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Telecommunication Services companies is 3.36, based on 366 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Airtel Malawi and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Airtel Malawi's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airtel Malawi stock overvalued right now?
Airtel Malawi (MSW:AIRTEL) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Airtel Malawi's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Airtel Malawi (MSW:AIRTEL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Airtel Malawi Business Description

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Address Chilembwe Road, Off Convention Drive, P.O Box 57, Airtel Complex, City Centre, Lilongwe, MWI
Airtel Malawi Plc is a mobile telecommunications company operating in Malawi. It provides GSM mobile services including voice telephony, messaging, data and internet services, as well as national and international long-distance telecommunications and other value-added services. The company also offers fixed broadband internet and mobile financial services through Airtel Money, along with products such as voice and SMS bundles, data services, devices, postpaid tariffs, and roaming services.
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